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Newsletter October 2014

Rickshaw Travel Group now also in Denmark

rickshaw denmarkRickshaw Travels welcomed a new addition to their Group - Rickshaw Tours & Travel, Scandinavia. On September 5, 2014, Rickshaw Denmark welcomed guests and well-wishers to its new offices located in Aalborg. More than 100 invitees attended the opening and were entertained with jazz music and a delicious array of finger food. We encourage our European friends to browse the website and see how Rickshaw Denmark can offer you an "Adventure for Life".

 

 

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Another award for Rickshaw

rickshaw south african airways awardRickshaw Tanzania received another award - this time from South African Airlines - for runner-up in the highest sales revenue generated by a travel agency in Tanzania for the year 2013-2014. The award came during South African Airlines' 80th birthday celebrations at The Hyatt Regency, Dar es Salaam on September 12, 2014. The event was graced by the High Commissioner of South Africa, Country Manager SAA, African Continent Head for SAA and sales head SAA. The TASOTA Chairperson Mr. Mustafa was also present. Once again, we would like to thank you, our customers, old and new, for your ongoing support and we look forward to our continuing relationship with SAA.

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Cricket on Mt. Kilimanjaro!

Gorillas 82 for 5 - Rhinos 64 for 9 - Yes, last week a game of Twenty20 cricket was played in the crater of Mt. Kilimanjaro at a height of 5,730 metres, before the clouds stopped play, by a group of international cricketers setting a new record for the highest-ever match played.

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Emirates boosts connections to Dar

Emirates boosts East Africa connections. Emirates has confirmed it will be able to connect even more people and cargo with Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, with the start of a second service to the east African coastal city from October 26th. The new five times weekly service will complement Emirates' existing daily operation, and further boost inbound and outbound passenger traffic and cargo flows between Tanzania and Dubai, and Emirates' worldwide network.

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Qatar Airways to Phuket, Thailand

Qatar Airways will boost services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket, effective October 26th, 2014. The airline currently serves the Doha - Phuket route daily via a linked service through the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Qatar Airways chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: "The start of non-stop services from Doha to Phuket offers travellers from around the world access to the popular tourist destination in a reduced time, from across our expanding global network."

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Ethiopian Airlines moves into Terminal 2 at London Heathrow

Ethiopian Airlines, the first carrier to debut the advanced Boeing 787 Dreamliner to London Heathrow, has moved to its new UK home at Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal. It will join a host of Star Alliance members, including Singapore Airlines, at the brand new £2.5 billion state-of-the-art terminal formally opened by Her Majesty the Queen in June.

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Fastjet Dar - Entebbe. Responding to requests from Ugandans and Tanzanians asking for a direct route between Entebbe and Dar es Salaam, Fastjet is now flying between these two cities four times a week. Previously, those wishing to travel between the two cities would have an approximate 23 hour journey by road to cover the 1,700km distance, with travellers having to journey around Lake Victoria, or they had to fly via Nairobi in Kenya, doubling the flight time and potentially involving lengthy layovers. read more

 

double tree hiltonIHG has signed a management agreement with Tsemex Hotels and Business Plc to develop Crowne Plaza Addis Ababa, the 210-key hotel represents the entry of IHG into Ethiopia and adds to the company's growing presence in Africa. Crowne Plaza Addis Ababa is situated near significant landmarks including the African Union headquarters, African Union Convention Centre, the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the United Nations Convention Centre. It is also located close to one of the largest international communities in the city. The new hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a bar. Guests can enjoy facilities such as the health club and spa, or kick back with a drink at the bar by the swimming pool. read more

Rickshaw Client's Review

Kara Family, Toronto
Tanzania - July/August 2014

"Naz - We just returned from our family Africa trip. It was wonderful.

Thank you for making our arrangements for the Safari with your Rickshaw counterparts in Tanzania (Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater) and Zanzibar portion. The trip was well organized and the staff were very knowledgeable and very helpful. Our transfers to and from the Airports were handled well and safely. Our trip also included a week in Dar es salaam, a city full of friendly and helpful residents.

Our Safari Guide and Driver, Joseph, always made sure that we were comfortable, well fed and were enjoying the trip. His knowledge of the game parks was superb and he made all efforts for us to see as many animals as possible. We were even able to see a leopard sitting on a tree. He also ensured that we had enough time to view the animals and take our pictures and only left once we gave him the go ahead.

A wonderful and memorable trip for our entire family.

Thank you for making these arrangements for us. We also extend our thanks to the entire Rickshaw team on their "beyond the call of duty" service and professionalism".

Hasina, Irfan, Shaheroz and Fiaz

 

Travel Deals

Valid till 31 December, 2014
9 Nights Best of Thailand
4N Krabi - 3N Phuket - 3N Bangkok
Price: from USD 1, 125* per person sharing

Includes:
• Accommodation in 4* & 5* hotels with breakfast • Full day Krabi Four Island Tour by Longtail Boat • Full day Krabi - Phi Phi Island Tour with local lunch by speed boat • Half Day Phuket City Tour for hotels in Patong Kata Karon only* • Full day Safari World & Marine Park with buffet lunch • Damnern Saduak floating market, River Kwai, lLunch & The Tiger Temple • All Airport/Hotel Transfers • All sightseeing and transfers • All hotel taxes

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Valid till 20 December, 2014

Masai Mara - Ngerende Island Lodge / Wild Riverview
Pay for 2 nights and get 1 night FREE
Price: from USD 1, 871* per person sharing
  from KES 89, 546* per person sharing

Includes: • Return flights Nairobi (Wilson) - Mara - Nairobi (Wilson) • Return airstrip transfers in Mara • Masai welcome dance • Butler service • Accommodation on full board basis with personalized gourmet cuisine • Soft drinks, house wines & local branded spirits and beers • Bush meals & sundowners • Shared game drives in 4x4 vehicles

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Fixed Departures
Nov. 2014 & February 2015 **
9 Nights Women Only Yoga Tour (India)
Evoke your senses during this Yogic Sojourn
Price: from USD 1, 332* per person sharing

Includes: • 9 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner • All transfers - English Speaking Guides • Services of a Yoga Teacher/2 hrs of Yoga/Meditation a day • Boat ride by sunrise and evening Aarti at Ganges • Traditional cooking demonstrations • Dinner with a local family in AgraVisit to the Taj Mahal and so much more. • Entrance Fees and taxes • AC Shatabdi Express Train for Jhansi - Agra sector

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Valid till 14 October, 2014
LAST MINUTE DEAL - Essque Zalu, Zanzibar
Price: from USD 215* per person per night

Includes:
• Full Board Accommodation
• 30 min. massage per couple
• 15% discount on Wellness Centre
• Book 3 suites and auto update to 3 Room Villa

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5 Nights Capetown Xmas & New Year Special
2 children STAY for FREE*!
23 Dec 14 - 4 Jan 2015 USD 850* per person sharing
(Garden Court Nelson Mandela Blvd.)
23 Dec - 27 Dec 2014 USD 710* per person sharing
(Southern Sun Waterfront)
28 Dec 14 - 02 Jan 15 USD 1050* per person sharing
(Southern Sun Waterfront)

Includes: • Meet & Greet at Airport plus transfers • 5 Nights Accommodation at selected Hotel with breakfast • Family Room (subject to availability) • Kids under 18 stay free when sharing a room with 2 adults • Ask about Optional Tours

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Valid till 1-30 October, 2014
7 Nights Moroccan Imperial Cities Tour
Price: from USD 1, 019* per person sharing

Includes: • The arrival and departure transfers airport/hotel in Casablanca • The tour in vehicle adapted to the number of persons • A qualified national guide throughout the tour • Sightseeing with entrance to the main monuments • Half board at the specified hotels or similar • Porter assistance and tips for meals

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